Southway vs Watcombe
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Southway vs Watcombe Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southway safer than Watcombe?
Southway has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 755 crimes in the last 12 months. Watcombe has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) with 586 crimes. Watcombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Southway vs Watcombe?
Southway shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Watcombe shows +16.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Southway and Watcombe?
In Southway, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (403 incidents). In Watcombe, it is Violent Crime (307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Southway and Watcombe?
Southway recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Watcombe recorded 78. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Southway vs Watcombe?
Violent crime in Southway totalled 403 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 307 in Watcombe. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Southway and Watcombe in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Southway recorded 593 crimes (now 755, a change of +27.3%). Watcombe recorded 503 crimes previously (now 586, +16.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Southway and Watcombe?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Southway has a resolution rate of 16% and Watcombe has 9.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Southway and Watcombe?
Southway falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Watcombe is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Southway and Watcombe?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Southway or Watcombe on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Southway and Watcombe. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.